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This is a list of some members of the Knights Templar, a powerful Christian military order during the time of the Crusades. At peak, the Order had approximately 20,000 members. The Knights Templar were led by the Grand Master, originally based in Jerusalem, whose deputy was the Seneschal. Next in importance was the Marshal, who was responsible ...
This category includes historical battles in which the Knights Templar (1119–1312) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information.
Some held the office for life while others resigned life in monasteries or diplomacy. Grand masters often led their knights into battle on the front line and the numerous occupational hazards of battle made some tenures very short. Each country had its own master, and the masters reported to the grand master.
The first recorded battle involving the Knights Templar was in the town of Teqoa, south of Jerusalem, in 1138. A force of Templars led by their grand master, Robert de Craon (who succeeded Hugues de Payens about a year earlier), was sent to retake the town after it was captured by Muslims. They were initially successful, but the Muslims ...
Medieval Knights Templar members (2 C, 22 P) B. Baphomet (40 P) C. ... Pages in category "Knights Templar" The following 86 pages are in this category, out of 86 total.
Battles involving the Knights Templar (1 C, 12 P) Pages in category "Wars involving the Knights Templar" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Castle of Soure - received and reconstructed in March 1128, was the first castle of the Knights Templar. [ 16 ] Old town of Tomar , including the Castle, the Convent of the Order of Christ and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Pages in category "Grand masters of the Knights Templar" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .